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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,206.93, 6,302.18 and 2,559.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,206.93, 6,302.18 and 2,559.39 is: 3,834.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,206.93 : 6,302.18 = 2,559.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,206.93/6,302.18 = 2,559.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,206.93x = 6,302.18 × 2,559.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,206.93x = 16,129,723.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,129,723.67/4,206.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,834.08

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